Renewable Energy Intern – Project Development - Chicago Office

About Linea Energy

Linea Energy is a leading independent power company dedicated to developing, building, and operating renewable energy projects across the Americas. Our mission is to provide sustainable energy solutions that empower communities and drive the transition to a clean energy future. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Linea Energy is committed to innovation, excellence, and the highest standards of environmental stewardship.

Linea Energy, a rapidly growing renewable energy startup, is seeking a highly motivated intern for June-September 2026.  We are looking for 1 development intern for our Chicago office. Founded in 2022, Linea is an innovative company with a mission to re-envision renewables and accelerate the clean energy transition through relentlessly efficient development and innovation.

As an intern at Linea, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of teams, and assist with tasks related to project development, EPC, operations, and more. You will work closely with our experienced team in Chicago and will have the chance to contribute to diverse projects, such as participating in M&A processes for multiple  500MW projects and portfolios, continuing to develop our growing 7 GW greenfield pipeline of solar, wind, and storage projects across the U.S.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with various cross functional tasks related to land acquisition, project development, and permitting
• Contribute to ongoing projects related to renewable energy development
• Utilize Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentation
• Learn and apply new software programs as needed

Qualifications:

• Interest in the renewable energy industry and intent to pursue a career in renewables
• Prior internship experience in the energy industry preferred
• Proficiency in Excel, and general proficiency in learning new programs (GIS knowledge is a plus, but not necessary)
• Ability to work in-person in our Chicago office

Duration: June - September 2026

Commitment: Part-time, 20-29 hours/week, with preference for in-person

Compensation: $20/hour

In addition to gaining a deep understanding of the renewable energy industry, you will have the chance to work with a team with hundreds of years of combined experience in the energy sector. As Linea continues to grow, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a company that is making a significant impact on accelerating the decarbonization of our world. Please note that this is a paid internship. Start and end dates are flexible. If you are interested in working in a startup culture with an opportunity to grow and learn from industry veterans, we encourage you to apply.

• Linea Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC) and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.